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SCAMPULSE
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Scammer's website www.caljobs.ca.gov
Scammer's address CA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 94130, USA
Type of a scam Employment
I then googled 724 Imports and found this website https://www.724imports.com/ . The website looks legitimate at first glance; as if the layout and UX design was done professionally. There is a chat feature at the bottom, so I used it. I asked the "agent" if there was a Kevin Spencer working at a Manteca branch, and the agent said "Yes. Kevin Spencer is our recruiting manager." Hmm. I shared a link to the ScamPulse.com scam page to the agent. Their response was "I don't see anything suspicious here".
At this point I'm believing that Kevin Spencer and 724 Imports are plausibly legitimate, but someone is using their likeness to scam me. There is plausibly a Manteca branch, but the only thing still suspect is the name Joe O Gaytan. I proceeded with caution, resonded to the "imposter", "Kevin Spencer" and recieved an email from him stating the following:
Read through, Let me know when you are Done and Willing to Proceed
Duties and Responsibilities:
Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered Locate and correct data entry errors.
Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields/into tapes or disks.
For subsequent data entry using keyboards or scanners, compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
Load machines with required input or output media such as paper, cards, disks, tape or Braille media.
Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
Maintains accurate records of all Receivables and Payables, entering data of online sales, purchase, orders, bookings, numbers remaining, of customers in the US.
Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
BRIEFING SUMMARY
You will be enlisted for a 2 weeks training program. Find Training program details below:
You will have to be online from 9am to 12pm daily for training programs, although the training hours are flexible as you will be given a series of tasks during training.
You will resume work full-time after training and your working hours will be 8am - 5pm your time zone. For part-time, the hours will be decided.
Whether or not you have an assignment or task to carry out you will be paid $22/hr and for 8 hrs a day as long as you are online during the stated hours.
You have to keep a strict record of time and activities. A time sheet should be sent every Friday's days for monitoring (In your own format).
In carrying out any assignment or task a progress report has to be emailed every Friday to me.
You are paid bi-weekly.
There is no startup cost, the training would be administered online, this is an Internet based position, and the base pay is $22 per hour During training and $35 per hour after training.
Either party is free to terminate at any time with notice.
BENEFITS
A good medical plan with Dental and Vision coverage.
401(k) matches up to 4.5% of the employee’s salary.
4 weeks of vacation with rollover up to 20 days.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Casual Dress/Atmosphere,
Employee Assistance Program is available.
Employees can get emergency time off.
Employee discounts.
Paid Service Days (wellness and work-life balance services)
Here is the LIST OF EQUIPMENT:
Time tracker and Time Recorder
MacBook or iMac
Insert-able Index Tab Laminating Machine and Bindings
Fax Machine, Printer, Mailing Machine, Digital Color Laser Copiers, Scanner, Shredder and Cutter, Attachable Audio And Visual Presentation Machine, Office Chair and Table, Computer Desk, File Cabinets, Bookcase and Safes.
Here are the names of the software programs: Peach-tree Complete Accounting Software, CYMA IV for Windows Accounting Software, MYOB Business Essentials Accounting Software and QuickBooks Pro Accounting Software. These materials will enable you to carry out your daily assignment and duties you will need to get done. All working materials will be provided by the company and each has the company logo and has been configured to the company database.
It looked weird and too good to be true. The method of contact was impersonal so far. I'll humbly admit, part of me was hoping it was real. If its real, I'm proceeding with caution anyway, if its fake I'm entering the belly of the beast. I was unemployed - so I had time. I politely agreed to an interview via Microsoft Teams, saying I had some questions and verification concerns.
Day 2 - The Interview. "Kevin Spencer" agreed to meet at a time of my convenience. Oddly flexible schedule for a man in a high position. Office Teams has a face-to-face feature, but the interview was done by typing. Odd, although data entry requires typing skills - perhaps the proof of my ability is justified. I treated it as if it were real. The individual I spoke to asked very typical job interview questions. He was fluent in English and used proper grammar. It lasted over an hour and a half - also odd. Eventually they asked if I was hired, would I prefer mailed checks or direct deposit. Inappropriate. The "interview" ended politely, and I was told to expect to be contacted the next day about a final decision.
I went back to 724 Imports website again. It's all fake. They either purchased a once active domain and edited some content, or built it all themselves. There is no feature for a prospective customer to browse their services, unless you count the contact field or chat feature. 3/5ths of the testomonials have to do with how great it is to work there. The background image is of New York City, and they claim to be based in L.A. There is a section of the copy using Times New Roman font as well. Its not the year 2000.
I contacted my local CalJobs.gov affiliate and told them everything. They're currently looking into it, although the name Joe O Gaytan still remains on the home page as one of the top jobs applied for. There is a Facebook profile for a Joe O Gaytan listed as living in Manteca, listed as 70 years old, with minimal content. Perhaps the profile is real, and this man is a victim. Perhaps its a feeble decoy using someone else's face. Perhaps the scammer is dumb enough to use their own page.